‘Gumby’ robber turns himself in

Police are considering whether to charge Jacob Kiss, 19, who dressed as 'Gumby'. Picture: AP

A MAN who attempted to rob a 7-Eleven store in the US city of San Diego dressed in a full-body Gumby costume has handed himself in to police.

Jacob Kiss, 19, who dressed as the famous claymation character during the stunt, surrendered voluntarily with alleged 19-year-old accomplice Jason Giramma, The San Diego Union-Tribune said.

The bizarre robbery attempt began when Mr Kiss entered a 7-Eleven store shortly after midnight last Monday (US time) clad in a full-body Gumby costume, including Gumby’s trademark steeply slanting head with cheerful red and yellow facial features. He was accompanied by another man dressed in street clothes, believed to be Mr Giramma.

“Gumby said, ‘This is a robbery,’ according to San Diego Police Department Detective Gary Hassen.”And the clerk thought it was a joke. He said ‘I have cleaning to do and I don’t have time for this.’”

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The frustrated Gumby then said he had a gun and appeared to be struggling with his costume in order to pull out a weapon. But due to an apparent wardrobe malfunction – or possibly just bulky gloves – Gumby managed only to drop his change on the floor.

By then his companion had left the store and pulled up in front in a white or silver minivan. When he began honking the horn, the frustrated Gumby apparently decided not to stretch things out and left to join him.

After being questioned by detectives, Mr Kiss and Mr Giramma were released. Police said the case had been sent to the District Attorney’s Office to determine what, if any, charges will be filed against the pair.

Mr Kiss’ Gumby suit was confiscated by detectives.

Gumby, a green claymation figure, was created in the 1950s by Art Clokey and his wife, Ruth. His sidekick was the talking orange horse Pokey.

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